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Compare train and bus for Basel to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $74 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€28). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Basel to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 21 659 | 6595:02 AM1h03Basel SBB6:05 AMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 21 659 | 6595:02 AM1h03Basel SBB6:05 AMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 21 671 | 67111:04 AM1h01Basel SBB12:05 PMLucerne station$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 27 2489 | 24899:16 PM1h14Basel SBB10:30 PMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
- IR 26 2347 | 234712:04 AM1h12Basel SBB1:16 AMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
- IR 27 2487 | 24878:16 PM1h14Basel SBB9:30 PMLucerne station$251One-way0 transfers
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- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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